Thursday, August 6, 2009

Top Of The Line Xbox 360 Headset

By Bernard W. Oakford

When it comes to Xbox 360 accessories there aren't many single items that rival the price of the console itself. But one can rest assured that any accessory that expensive will be top quality and work extremely well. Such is the case for the Ear Force X4 headset from Turtle Beach. The headsets are expensive but produce some of the best sounding audio on the market. The headsets are able to do this because of their digital optical connections which produce amazing sound. When it comes to top quality accessories and crisp clear audio you cant get much better than the Ear Force X4.

The Ear Force X4 is made up of the headset, transmitter, power cable, a cable for the Xbox controller, and a digital optical audio cable. It runs on two triple-A batteries, also included. The transmitter has inputs for digital optical audio and outputs to your audio-visual receiver (or just the TV). It is heavy and bulky compared to the earlier model in the series, but its the kind of thing that's set up somewhere and left alone, so size shouldn't be too much of an issue. The headphones themselves are similar to earlier designs in the series, with internal springs that pinch your head, and they are a little heavier this time, but they do seem more comfortable in general, however.

The ear-cups are covered in fabric this time, which absorbs sweat " which would be pretty cool if the covers were replaceable! Otherwise, they're not as easy to wipe clean as regular vinyl, for which you don't need to worry about water soaking in. Battery life seems shorter than with previous models of Ear Force headsets. The microphone can be moved away for comfort if needed.

The headset works very well. It produces some of the best sounding bass and crisp brass available. The headset simulates 5.1 surround sound very accurately and nicely. There is absolutely no annoying background hiss. Also the microphone can be turned off if there is interference from household appliances such as the television, computer, or other gaming console. The Ear Force X4 headset from Turtle Beach is very comfortable to wear and will not feel cumbersome when it is wrapped around your head. Thanks to the digital optical audio input it produces the best sound possible. With a hefty price tag rest assured you get what you pay for.

The Ear Force X4 makes a great companion to any Xbox 360 owners who don't already have a decent headset. But if you already own one (or the previous model) then its best to stay with those as there isn't much of a difference. But if you absolutely want to upgrade then by all means go get yourself one. Also take into account the little known feature found on the transmitter. More than one person with an Ear Force headset can listen to a single transmitter. This means a whole group of people can listen from the same source. This bonus feature is an added benefit to using the Ear Force X4 headsets.

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